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Hi Frank

>Subject: [AN1x] Wot soundcard


>Hi there,

>I am just (eventually) getting my PC MIDI'ed up and conntected to my
>synths so I can do some proper MIDI stuff (I have a Korg X5 and a D50
>as well as my AN1x). I have a copy of Cubase (which I know how to
>use) and the neccessary cables - but I don't have a sound card.

>Sound daft - but I have never needed a sound card in the past. I
>don't play computer games, and I have a decent hifi set-up and more
>original CDs than I have time to listen to.

>I'm sure everyone has all their own favourites, but can anyone give
>me some advice on what is worth getting and what is worth avoiding
>(we're talking either a budget one new or a good one secondhand). I
>don't neccessaily need a top of the range one, just somethign that is
>going to be good for MIDI.

>Oh, must be PCI, BTW.

>Frank

Unless you intend to use the Soundcard as an additional synth/sampler then
you don't actually need one.. You can aquire a single or Multi MIDI Port
such as MIDIMan MIDISport/AudioMAN, Edirol etc.. Most of these operate via
USB these days.. The MIDIMan MIDISPort 8x8 can be installed either Serial or
USB.. MIDIMan do a neat little MIDISport 2x2 but with three synths you might
prefer to buy a 4 x Port device such as the MIDIMan MIDISport 4x4.. As I
said, Edirol and others do manufacture these multi MIDI Port systems and
they all operate in much the same fashion.. Have a look on their web sites..
www.midiman.com www.edirol.com etc..

Regards


Kevan